Description
These Heart Jam Cookies are buttery, soft, and filled with sweet raspberry jam. They are perfect for Valentine’s Day, brunch, or any special occasion. This easy-to-make recipe creates delicious thumbprint cookies with a heart-shaped jam center that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two 13×9-inch baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Use a tablespoon-sized scoop to roll dough into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Make Heart Indentations: Use your pinky finger to create a small heart-shaped indentation in the center of each dough ball.
- Chill Dough: Refrigerate the shaped cookies for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Fill with Jam: Slightly warm the jam in the microwave (10-15 seconds), then fill each heart indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a citrus twist, add 1 teaspoon of lemon or orange zest to the dough.
- For extra texture, roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking.
- Almond extract is optional, but it adds a delicate nutty flavor.
- Cookies store well for up to 1 week in an airtight container at room temperature or 2 weeks in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~120 kcal
- Sugar: ~7g
- Sodium: ~30mg
- Fat: ~6g
- Saturated Fat: ~3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~15g
- Fiber: ~0.5g
- Protein: ~1g
- Cholesterol: ~15mg
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